Notion
/ˈnoʊ.ʃən/noun
A conception or belief about something.
Did you know?The word 'notion' derives from Latin roots meaning 'to know', linking it to the power of thought and manifestation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gnō-
“to know, to recognize.”
Latin
Latin
notio
“a concept or idea, literally 'a knowing'.”
Old French
Old French
notion
“a concept or understanding, often with a philosophical connotation.”
14th Century
Middle English
notioun
“an idea or belief, often tied to thought or reasoning.”
Modern English
English
notion
“a general idea or understanding of something.”